‘Pleasant Valley Sunday’/’Words’ by The Monkees released 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 10 1967)

Video: 'Pleasant Valley Sunday'

(Monday, July 10, 1967) — The single “Pleasant Valley Sunday”/“Words” by The Monkees was released today.

Video: 'Words (2007 Remastered Version)'

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May 15 1965: ‘I’ll Be Doggone’ by Marvin Gaye peaks at #8 in USA
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